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    ~.< >-~ Yang Qiu has no time to think about a battle that fails at every turn.

    In the early morning of April 16, there were many bayonets in front of the Finnish Station in St. Petersburg. Guards from the British, French, Belgian and other embassies in Russia and a small number of Allied troops near St. Petersburg were gathered here.  In addition to them, a regiment of the 6th Infantry Division of the Chinese Second Expeditionary Force drawn back from the Ukrainian front line surrounded the place.  Thousands of armed foreign troops have made the city, which has not yet recovered from the turmoil, even more nervous.

    The flags of Russia and the Republic of China overlap in the sky above the station building. Under the flags, snipers and machine gunners from the Hunter Squad and the Guard Company are in position. The crosshairs of the scopes scan everyone. Even the station platform has been inspected many times.  The military band and art soldiers were not spared.

    As the head of the Entente Ambassadors, Lord Carroll looked particularly energetic, with his long silver hair flowing with the brilliance of joy.  After the beginning of the Russian Revolution, the Allied diplomats headed by him tried their best, but due to the lack of guarantees from heavyweights, the Russian Provisional Government never took a position on the issue of continuing the war.  But today is different!  Although China has only joined the Entente for less than a year, their Vice President and Commander-in-Chief has already been recognized as one of the leaders of the Entente. Such a person coming to St. Petersburg to turn the tide will definitely be a great weight for fighting for the war!

    Lu Zhengxiang was also very excited. After Yang Qiu decided to visit Russia and promised to continue sending troops to the Eastern Front, the arrogant British and French representatives in the past changed their attitudes. No matter how big or small the matter was, as long as it involved the Entente, they had to come to him for discussion. This was the Republic of China.  A unique thing in the history of diplomacy!  diplomatic status.  National status!  At this moment, I finally got a huge improvement.

    While everyone was thinking, an armored train with 8 carriages slowly drove into the platform, spewing black smoke. The four twin 120mm railway guns at the front and rear that were modified from naval guns had already taken off their gun jackets.  The 37mm naval rapid-fire cannon is also loaded with live ammunition. The huge fang heavy machine gun protrudes from the firing hole. The shells have been loaded with fuses behind the armored steel plate. Hundreds of soldiers are seriously prepared to deal with emergencies at any time.  But such high-profile protective measures caused no waves at all.  No one would think there is anything wrong with a powerful armored train entering a country's capital, because St. Petersburg is now a big powder keg that can be ignited at any time, so everyone including Lord Carroll believes that Yang Qiu's protection should be  Strengthen and strengthen.

    After the train stabilized, a small group of soldiers from the guard company wearing helmets and carrying carrying equipment ran out first to form a warning circle.  A moment later, Yang Qiu, dressed in military uniform and looking serious, appeared in front of Russia.  The appearance of this hard-line leader from China immediately triggered a flashbulb war. Reporters from the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Russia and other countries raised their cameras to capture this historical moment.  "Welcome. Your Excellency, Vice President." Lord Carroll hurried forward to greet him. He admired Yang Qiu's outfit very much.  After the two shook hands, Lu Zhengxiang also began to introduce him. When his eyes fell on a gentle young man, Lord Carroll took the initiative to introduce him: "This is His Excellency Alexander Kerensky, a very  Outstanding statesman and young leader.¡±

    "Nice to see you." Kerensky extended his hand politely: "I can't describe how great you are. It is so amazing to be able to bring 400 million people out of the quagmire of the emperor's centralized power and lead them towards a free republic.  matter!"

    Yang Qiu smiled dumbly in his heart, and finally understood why Lenin would jokingly call him a "boasting calf-skinner."  If there is anything that people can really remember about this polite young man, it is probably the "Kornilov Rebellion" where he foolishly shot himself in the foot and the legendary anecdote about his final escape disguised as a woman.  certainly.  Now this person needs to be won over, so he also praised: "Thank you for your compliment. I also hope that Russia can get out of the turmoil and quagmire under your leadership. In fact, I have decided to support all the decisions made by you and the interim government.  "

    Kerensky¡¯s eyebrows twitched wildly!  Support all my decisions?  God!  The handshake suddenly became more enthusiastic.  But when he welcomed Yang Qiu on behalf of Russia and went with him to the Winter Palace, the seat of the provisional government.  Little did he know that his future "rival" was already sitting on a train coming from the Vina Peninsula in Scandinavia dozens of kilometers away and was approaching the station quickly.

    On the train, Vladimir Lenin, disguised as a refugee, and Zinoviev and others who were returning home at the same time whispered to each other: "The people are no longer willing to continue the war. This is a good opportunity! We should take the initiative to go to them and bring the revolution to their side."  Continue to deepen it! Let workers and farmers support us, and send people to the front lines to organize soldiers and develop those grassroots officers."

    When the train passed through a small town that had declined due to war and riots, Lenin's eyes were terrifyingly penetrating: "I already feel that the St. Petersburg Soviet (Soviet means coalition government in Russian) is becoming a paradise for capitalists and big landowners. We  Go back??The party organization must be re-established as soon as possible to fight against those people!  "

    "But will that cause long-term riots? Comrade Lenin, Russia and its people cannot continue to bleed." Hearing the intention to continue the struggle in his words, Zinoviev said with some worry: "The whole of Russia  We are all waiting for the voice of the St. Petersburg Soviet. If the unrest continues, will it lead to the division of the country?"

    Lenin nodded and said: "It is reasonable to worry, so we need to understand the situation in St. Petersburg as soon as possible, try to win the support of workers and the proletariat, and expand our influence. But if we cannot reach an agreement in the end, then I think  The short-term pain before rebirth is acceptable! Now that the revolution has begun, we must continue to deepen it and cannot allow capitalists and big landowners to continue to exploit the people! Our ideal is to liberate the proletariat of Russia and the entire world,  Establish a Soviet government of the people!"

    His gaze made Zinoviev a little worried. The Poor Party is currently only a minority in the St. Petersburg Soviet, and its base is almost entirely composed of people living in exile overseas. It lacks widespread support at home.  So if the riot continues, will it destroy the current revolutionary momentum and become a target of the Soviets and the State Duma?  Lenin saw hesitation in his eyes.  He said firmly again: "Comrade Zinoviev! How many years have we left? The defeat of 1907 must not be repeated! At that time, the Tsar still had great authority, but now the flames of revolution have risen, and the Tsarist era is gone forever.  , we people should take the initiative to stand up, stand beside the workers and farmers, listen to their thoughts and understand their needs, and work hard to finally end the war and establish an era of the proletariat!"

    He thinks about the future.  Describe carefully in your mind how to break the current reality of the bourgeoisie in power in St. Petersburg, how to prevent the proletariat from being coerced by the capitalists into continuing the war, how to end the war and give Russia a chance to cultivate and recuperate.  Toureniman, the Swiss Social Democrat who escorted them back, suddenly ran over and pointed out the window on the left: "Look over there!" Following his words, the whole carriage became agitated.  Looking up, everyone in the carriage rushed to the left and pointed at the windows. This sight also aroused the curiosity of Lenin and everyone, and they immediately turned their heads to look outside.

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    All I saw was an armored train covered with rivets, like a behemoth, parked next to the far left platform. If it were just an armored train, it wouldn't cause agitation. After all, this kind of weapon can often be seen in newspapers, but  But the Chinese flag fluttering above the train body and the front of the car shocked him.  Chinese?  Chinese armored train!  Could it be that the hardline young man from the East who established the world's largest national socialist regime and took the initiative to join the Entente regardless of the country's strength really came to visit St. Petersburg?  !  His heart sank suddenly when he thought of this. It had been almost a year since China joined the Allied Powers.  Moreover, on the third day after the February Revolution, they announced that they would continue to send troops to Russia's Eastern Front battlefield, and together with Britain and France and other countries, they pressured the Russian Provisional Government to continue the war.  Now that he has finally returned to the country, he actually arrived first. At this delicate moment, what impact will his arrival have on the chaotic Russian political situation?  Will those capitalists and capitulationists in Lvov continue the war?  what to do!  Do you want to watch the war continue?  See Russia¡¯s bloodshed and sacrifice and eventually become a vassal of the world?  No, never!  While he was thinking to himself, the train was slowly approaching the platform.

    "Comrade Vladimir, I feel something is not good." The dense crowd of soldiers beside the armored train suddenly made Zinoviev look nervous. The surrounding Poor Party members disguised as various professions were also very nervous. Since the provisional government did not  They were all worried that they would be arrested as soon as they got out of the car because their wanted warrants were lifted.  Lenin never worried about his own safety.  He has already put his life aside for his ideal, but he doesn't want to fail before he even starts!  You must know that all the exiled elites of the Poor Party who followed him back to the country were on this train. Once they are lost, they may not be able to recover in the next few decades.

    But at this time, the police and military police had quickly surrounded the train. Passengers were required to undergo inspection before getting off the train. Soldiers from China on the roof did not hesitate to point machine guns at everyone.  It would be fine if they were just Russian soldiers, but those British, French and Chinese soldiers have no mercy!  Will he be exiled again?

    "Comrade Vladimir, what should we do?"

    "Don't panic, let's go separately."

    The threat is getting closer and closer, and everyone is breathing rapidly.  But now the train has arrived at the terminal, and not getting off will attract attention, so he and everyone can only bite the bullet and walk towards the door.  But at this moment, a voice suddenly sounded from the platform: "We can't stop here! Leave, leave!" The alert Chinese soldiers first shouted, followed by a young Chinese diplomat, accompanied by several Russian officials.  Stop and gesture to ask the train to leave the station.  This urge followsThe conductor had no choice but to shrug his shoulders and restart the train towards the next station. The vibrations under his feet made Lenin and everyone relieved. However, the fact that the Chinese diplomats were commanding Russian officials made them even more worried that the St. Petersburg Soviet would completely fall back.  Agreement.

    ¡°We should take action immediately!¡± Looking at the platform getting further and further away, Lenin clenched his fists.

    Yang Qiu did not know that Lenin, Zinoviev and others would arrive in St. Petersburg on the same day as him, but even if he knew, he would still wish to strengthen his strength and create a second revolution as soon as possible.  The luxurious Winter Palace was packed with hundreds of members of the Provisional Government and Duma deputies. They embraced this national leader who was the first national leader to visit Russia after the outbreak of the revolution. They were anxious and deeply involved in domestic turmoil.  Very hopeful.

    "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, Russia must persist!" Yang Qiu did not disappoint them, and went directly to the topic that everyone was most concerned about.  His face was solemn and his tone was firm.  Even Lord Carroll and others present could not help but be infected: "This is not a threat or a preaching, but the free world needs a great Russia that can shoulder the responsibility of leading the world! Any responsible leader should  It is clear that the free world is facing a terrible threat. This is the time for those of us to stand up. Any retreat will only bring more serious disasters to the country and people!"

    Facing hundreds of Russian dignitaries, Yang Qiu slowly stood up and walked to the center of the hall, looking around at everyone with bright eyes.  This is his stage.  This is also the reason why we have to arrive before the Russian Note to the Entente continues the war!  He wants to give the world the illusion that he finally convinced Russia. Only in this way can he get more support in the future!  So he continued to act: "I have received news that General Niweiler and General Haig are leading millions of soldiers to launch a new offensive from the Western Front. The decisive battle is about to begin! Our enemy has fallen into a crisis of lack of resources and workers.  If your country also launches an attack from the eastern front at this time, as long as you can hold them back. Then I believe victory is in sight! And" He deliberately bought a trap and waited for all eyes to be caught.  After being attracted, he suddenly broke the news: "We are lobbying the United States to join. Maybe soon we will have an overwhelming advantage!"

    "Is the United States going to join?"

    "This is real!"

    "marvelous!"

    This nonsense news made Russian politicians excited. Even Lord Carroll was secretly surprised. Britain and France were indeed actively lobbying the United States, but so far the Wilson government had not given a positive reply. Why was this young man so sure that the United States would join the war?  I heard that he has a good personal relationship with American officials. Did he get some secret information?

    "But our country has very serious difficulties, the food shortage is intensifying, and the people" Although Yang Qiu was first attracted by responsibility, then by land attraction, and finally moved out of the United States, which even he himself did not know when it would join the Entente.  But the indecisive Lvov was still worried about the situation, but when he was rambling, Yang Qiu suddenly waved his hand and interrupted seriously: "Please forgive me, what you just said are not real difficulties!"

    Lvov was a little angry that his words were interrupted, and the Russian Provisional Government officials around him also secretly cursed him for being unreasonable.  But Yang Qiu didn't care. He raised his hand and said: "We at the Alliance are working hard. The passage from St. Petersburg to the outside world has been opened. I can guarantee that food, weapons and soldiers will be continuously delivered to you! I understand what you want  I want to restore order in the country, and I deeply admire your efforts! But have you ever thought about it, without the help of Britain, France and the Allied family, can your country successfully survive the post-war reconstruction period? If there is no fertile enemy land  and population, how long will it take to recover? Russia cannot do without the world. The world cannot do without your help! So what you said is not really difficult. The real difficulty is you are being affected by  Challenge from the minority! They are threatening the liberal government! Am I right?¡±

    Lvov opened his mouth wide, and Kerensky¡¯s eyelids twitched beside him.  indeed!  At present, the biggest enemy of the Russian Provisional Government is internal instability. What they urgently need most is to retain their rights. If they cannot retain their rights, how can they bother to continue the war?  Seeing that the two people and the Russian government officials had shut their mouths, Yang Qiu felt a little relieved and looked at Lord Carroll: "Your Excellency, I suggest that our alliance should immediately negotiate on increasing its strength to support Russia. In addition, I think it should be in  Help them politically and carry out more severe crackdowns on those minorities to ensure a smooth transition of the interim government until a Duma representative of the majority is re-established."

    Carroll and the other Allied diplomats nodded one after another and promised to support the Russian Provisional Government as soon as possible. The actions and eyes that echoed the approval and even admiration made Yang Qiu feel that he was stepping into the so-called leadership of the free world step by step.  Human throne.  Although his words were only for Britain and France to see and it was just a personal political show, this visit to Russia was?A great opportunity to establish your profile to the world!  How could you give up?  If you push the Russian Provisional Government to continue the war, how will the Allied Countries view you?

    The guarantee of attacking the minority gave hope to the Russian provisional government headed by Lvov. In fact, they all knew that only the Allied countries could help them at present.  After Yang Qiu made the guarantee, Lord Carroll also promised on behalf of the British and French governments that more stringent measures would be implemented against the poor parties scattered around the world, and they would be intercepted before the smooth transition of the new Russian government to prevent them from coming back to cause trouble.

    Two days later, Lvov formally re-signed the "Accession Agreement" with the Entente delegation headed by Yang Qiu in the Russian Duma Parliament. He also reaffirmed the "Sino-Russian Friendship Agreement" and started to help the Provisional Government attack minorities.  cooperate.  When Lvov signed his name on behalf of Russia in front of hundreds of diplomats and reporters from various countries, Yang Qiu couldn't help but laugh.  The 122nd Division, which was resting in the Urals, was immediately ordered to enter the Ukrainian front line. At the same time, the 123rd Division also set off from Kulun immediately. The 124th Division will all arrive in the Urals in October. The subsequent 15 divisions will also complete their training before March next year and finally  All will arrive in Russia in early June next year.

    This resolute action and renewed commitment made the Allied countries extremely excited. The news that Russia would continue to participate in the war made the Allies relieved. British and French newspapers even called it the biggest diplomatic victory in the war!  Of course, the name of Yang Qiu, who facilitated this negotiation, was also mentioned repeatedly by the newspapers But what they didn't know was that when Yang Qiu reboarded the armored train and pretended to be in high spirits to go to Ukraine to inspect the Second Expeditionary Force, his eyes  There is already a thick cold light in the middle!

    have a look!

    It was us, China, who persuaded Russia to continue the war. We have made our best efforts and our promises have been fulfilled!  You, Lenin, come back and continue the revolution. Anyway, your country has agreed to continue the war!  If you regret in the future, treating the country's commitments as child's play, and making private peace with Germany, thenthere will be a legal basis for my intervention!  When the time comesno one can blame me for going crazyTo be continued)

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